USD
GBP - British Pounds
EUR - Euros
HKD - Hong Kong Dollars
SGD - Singapore Dollars
CAD - Canadian Dollars
AED - UAE Dirham
AUD - Australian Dollars
One Thousand Miles for Meningitis
Event: Land's End to John O' Groats Cycle Ride on 09/06/2011
Team Members: David Fowler, Steve Fowler, Steve Higginson
$6,681.99 raised of $7,580.25 target
184 donations
My Target:
$7,580.25
$6,681.99 raised so far
How to make a donation
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/1000miles4meningitis
By mobile internet Scan this code on your smartphone to go straight to One Thousand Miles for Meningitis's page.
By text message to donate £10 Text TYKE77 £10
to 70070
My story
Well, we made it, arriving safely in John O’Groats on Saturday afternoon after cycling more than 1,000 miles in 10 days covering the full length of Great Britain!!!
This involved conquering some of the hardest climbs in the country and coping with some of the worst weather the British Isles has to offer including the last 55 miles into a 19 mph headwind!!!
Particular thanks go to the CFS Connect Team for all their help and support that made it all possible, to The Co-Operative Group for providing our support vehicle which was perfect for the task, to Dutch Maid for covering the cost of the fuel for the journey, to Veronica, the long-suffering Mrs Fowler, who chivvied us along and made sure we were fed, watered and encouraged through long difficult days, and to all relatives, friends and colleagues who were keeping track of our progress along the way.
Thanks again for all your donations and we hope that our efforts can help make an impact and raise awareness of this extremely serious and often life changing disease.
Meningitis Facts
1. Every year, around 2,500 cases of bacterial meningitis, and possibly double that of viral meningitis, occur in the UK.
2. 10% of these cases result in death.
3. 5% of those who survive meningitis are left with severe after-effects such as brain damage, hearing and sight loss, and where septicaemia (blood poisoning) has occurred, loss of limbs and scarring.
4. Meningitis kills more UK children under the age of five than any other infectious disease.
As we have personally been affected, we know that it is crucially important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of the disease as swift treatment at an early stage is the only thing which can reduce the risk to an individual's long term health. We want the general public to be able to spot the early signs of infection and take action fast.
The Meningitis Trust is the UK's longest established meningitis charity which helps and supports over 20,000 people each year that have been affected by meningitis. The trust, which this year celebrates its 25th anniversary, provides lifelong practical and emotional support to victims and their families and its commitment to raising awareness of the disease is vital in reducing its long term effects on those who are infected.
Even if you can only give a little, every little helps and will be gratefully received. Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is the most efficient way to sponsor us, the meningitis Trust will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your donation at no cost to you.
£10 will buy 1,000 symptoms cards, one of which could save someone's life.
£30 will pay for two hours of a nurse's time on the trust's 24 hour helpline.
£25 - £2,000 will enable the trust to award a financial grant to help someone re build their life after Meningitis. From a grant to pay for a specially adapted tricycle to increase a child's mobility, or musical toys to stimulate a child's senses and encourage them to enjoy playing with the help of artificial limbs.
For more information, including 'symptoms' and 'taking action' please visit
http://www.meningitis-trust.org/meningitis-info/signs-and-symptoms/
Thank you for your support,
David, Steve and Steve
Offline donations from
Phil and Dave Lowndes; George Bannister; Gorsia and Staff at Drs Koria and White, Irlam. All the staff at CFS Connect; News International and Talk Talk Communications, Irlam, Irlam Rotary Club, Julie Trenbath, Jim and Jean Parker, Jane King, Jo and Sarah Schofield.
My gallery 3
My charity
Meningitis Trust
Charity Registration No. 803016 in England and Wales SC037790 in Scotland
We provide the widest range of free professional services and community based support for people affected by meningitis in the UK. We also raise awareness of the disease and fund research into its long-term impact. Our support is for life and available to anyone affected by the disease.
Donations 184
Just for today in the Cairngorms - give it some!
Donation by J Dunkerley on 16/06/11
Good luck and take care for the last few days, you're all doing ace!
Donation by Gary Higginson on 15/06/11
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Hope you're not suffering too much! Good luck with the rest of it, Ged.
Donation by Geraldine Doyle on 14/06/11
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Tremendous effort fellas. I'm exhausted just thinking about it. Pedal hard and stay safe.
Donation by Neil Agnew & family on 14/06/11
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Hope it's all going well. Keep up the good work
Donation by Audrey Warrilow on 14/06/11
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
hope all goes well guys watch out for those saddle sores
Donation by Anthony Edwards on 13/06/11
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 13/06/11
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Good luck guys! xx
Donation by Angie Hindmarch on 12/06/11
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck Guys! Ride carefully. Lisajayne and Lauren xx
Donation by Lisajayne Booth on 12/06/11
£10.00
Donation by Robert Owen on 12/06/11
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good Luck!X
Donation by Kathryn McKenna on 10/06/11
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Steve - we will text you your account balance whilst your en route! :) Amazing effort - all the best. Peter.
Donation by Peter Lycholat on 08/06/11
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Hope you do not have many fall offs on your cycle marathon
Donation by Sue Hartley on 07/06/11
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
All the best fellas!!!
Donation by Paul Crorken on 07/06/11
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck sausages, I'm very proud! Be safe (and watch out for rogue squirrels!!) Much love xxxx
Donation by Claire Fowler on 07/06/11
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
Steve & all Best of luck :)
Donation by Tracy Downey on 07/06/11
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
yes iv smoked the old doobie, yes iv hit the odd copper, ...ok good luck Cutler, ur gonna need it. Peace.
Donation by La Flama Blanca on 07/06/11
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation by magda Bannister on 06/06/11
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
I once drove a Vauxhall Vectra barefoot from Norwich to Dundee gorging on Toblerone, it was a low point but I bounced back!I wish you good luck!
Donation by Alan Partridge on 06/06/11
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Sha'ting !! x
Donation by Rachel Buckley on 06/06/11
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
All the best lads. See you when you get back. Rats & Susie.
Donation by Anthony Ratcliffe on 05/06/11
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Best of luck from the Mairs family
Donation by david mairs on 05/06/11
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Best of luck...hope it all goes well! Will be thinking of you both. Nicola & Steve x
Donation by nicola borthwick on 04/06/11
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck, and remember - it's only pain!
Donation by Craig Partridge on 04/06/11
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck lads. I'll be following your progress.
Donation by Nadeem Khan on 03/06/11
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations$4,450.36
- Offline donations$2,231.63
- Text donations$0.00
- Total raised$6,681.99
- Gift Aid$934.74
* Charities pay a small fee for our service. Find out how much it is and what we do for it.
